On July 9th 2023, Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to East Orange Fire Headquarters to provide coverage while East Orange Firefighters battle a general alarm fire.
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CGFD Responds to Drowning
On July 8th 2023 Cedar Grove Firefighter responded to the the area known as “Devils Hole” on the report of a drowning. Mutual aid was requested from the Bergen County Scuba Team. Lyndhurst and Wallington Fire Departments responded. A victim was quickly located, treated at the scene then transported to an area hospital. The subjects condition is unknown at this time.
CGFD Responds Mutual Aid to Verona
On July 3rd 2023 Cedar Grove Firefighters assisted Verona Firefighters battle a high rise fire on the 12th and 10th floors of the #2 Claridge Drive.
CGFD Responds Mutual Aid to East Orange
4-14-2023 Cedar Grove Firefighters responded mutual aid to East Orange to assist at the scene of a 4-alarm fire on Central Ave.
CGFD Responds Mutual Aid to North Bergen
On 4-12-2023 at 1am Cedar Grove Firefighters responded as part of an Essex County Task Force to back fill the 16th Street Fire House in North Bergen. Cedar Grove provided coverage while North Hudson Firefighters battel two multi alarm blazes in Union City and Weehawken.
CGFD Responds to Brush Fire
On April 9th 2023 Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to Mills Reservation for a large brush fire. Firefighters extinguished the fire without incident with the assistance of Cedar Grove Public Works. Public Works provided additional chain saws and shuttled water to the Departments Brush Truck 75.
New Firefighter Training
Probationary Firefighters Kyle Hill and Joseph Lombardi receive their initial firefighter training at the Passaic County Public Safety Academy. The course is a 200-hour introductory level progressive program. This level of training introduces the novice firefighter to the basics of nationally recognized firefighting techniques. Methods of instruction will include classroom theory, at-home online learning, as well as skill oriented “hands on” drill sessions.
The course meets the performance objectives of the N.F.P.A. standard 1001 and N.J.A.C. 5:73 4.3 standard, which will allow a firefighter to perform firefighting under direct supervision. All students will receive ICS 100, 200, NIMS 700, Right to Know and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operational Levels of training as required by N.J.A.C. 5:75-6.1. Students will receive IFSAC and ProBoard Certification upon completion of all classes and sessions.
CGFD Responds To Reported Truck Fire
March 21st 2023 Firefighters responded on the report of a truck fire on Rutgers Avenue. The fire had been extinguished by the driver. When firefighters arrived they were able to isolated the trucks electrical system.
CGFD Responds To Vehicle Rollover
On March 20th 2023, Cedar Grove Police and Fire responded to the scene of a motor vehicle crash. Firefighters assisted police securing the vehicles for removal.
CGFD Responds to Vehicle Rollover
On March 1st 2023 at 10:50 Pm firefighters responded on the report of a motor vehicle crash in the parking lot of the Essex County Hospital 204 Grove Ave. Upon arrival firefighters extricated one person from the vehicle. The victim was transported to a area hospital.
